Supervisor, Supply

Role overview

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day shift activities for safe and efficient LPG terminal operations. The role covers truck unloading, tank farm and pump house operations, permit-to-work control, supervision of maintenance and contractor work, monitoring of control room systems, emergency response coordination, and evacuation support for terminal personnel when required.

Supply operations planning

• Support the Team Leader in preparing the LPG lifting schedule based on fleet availability, storage tank ullage, and bulk LPG stock needs for bottling.
• Make sure the resources needed to maintain the strategic bulk LPG stock are available.

Supply operations management

• Oversee safety and terminal operations from the control room using TGS, FACP, F&G, PLC/SCADA, and CCTV, and respond promptly to any alarms.
• Document operational abnormalities in the relevant systems and escalate them to the Team Leader.
• Review terminal operating data, keep the required logs current, and ensure shift stock movement details are recorded in the logbook.
• Contribute to the review, updating, and improvement of operating procedures for induction, training, and management of change activities involving facility, C&E, or system logic changes.
• Maintain LPG tank stock through bulk receipts from the Mussafah LPG plant.
• Supervise LPG unloading activities with Supply Assistants and operators in line with SOPs and work instructions.
• Check ullage, pipeline condition, tank gauges, meters, and valves to confirm safe receipt of product.
• Track live stock positions, coordinate with the Mussafah control room, and update the Team Leader for planning and follow-up actions.
• Ensure full compliance with HSEMS, SOPs, work instructions, and ADNOC policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Supply Assistants and Operators to confirm the correct tank and valve lineup for receipts and issues.
• Complete required ERP entries each day, including work notifications, material requests, PTNs, and related transactions.
• Take part in JSA, FRA, financial audit, and safety audit reviews.
• Work with HSE staff to respond to fire, gas, and other emergency situations as needed.
• Raise work notifications, follow up with contractors and concerned staff during breakdowns, maintenance, or preventive maintenance work, and issue the necessary PTW.
• Report unsafe conditions, environmental incidents, unsafe acts, near misses, or injuries immediately in line with HSEMS requirements.
• Process reports accurately and on time, including daily reconciliation reviews, receipt paperwork, and record maintenance.
• Investigate inventory variances that do not meet company standards and report findings to the Team Leader.
• Support the Team Leader in closing all discrepancies within the required timeframe.
• Guide Supply Assistants and Operators during LPG plant operations and troubleshooting when needed.
• Support Plant Supervisors and Operators to ensure smooth start-up and normal running of the Cylinder Filling Plant during the shift.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure a smooth handover between shifts with the Supply Assistant.
• Update all shift-related information in the eLog shift handover system.

Facility maintenance

• Help keep storage tanks, pump houses, vehicle unloading bays, the control room, substation, and related utilities operating smoothly by maintaining a log of faults and repair needs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to execute preventive maintenance plans effectively.

Inventory management and reconciliation

• Prepare daily and monthly LPG bulk issue reports and enter the data into ERP for reconciliation with the relevant teams.
• Support reconciliation of bulk LPG received from Mussafah and consumed at the plant with the plant supervisor and Team Leader.

Performance monitoring and improvement

• Ensure critical equipment and instrumentation remain available in the control room and field for effective asset utilization.
• Identify constraints in supply operations and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve availability and efficiency.

Qualifications and experience

A Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or another related discipline is required. The role calls for 5 to 6 years of experience in supervising LPG supply operations or related oil and gas operations. Strong command of Arabic and English, along with computer literacy, is expected.

Additional information

Revenues/budget: as per approved financial budget. Direct reports: as per organization chart. Indirect reports: as per organization chart. Professional certifications: as applicable.